Thursday, 5 May 2022

Scalar and Vector Quantities

We have learnt in previous posts that, in physics, quantities are properties or values that can be measured. Measurement is very important in science as it is usually a means of communication by scientists and engineers. These quantities are categorized as fundamental/basic quantities (length, mass, time, electric current etc.) and derived quantities (such as volume, area, density, force, pressure and so on).

However, these quantities can further be classified into two: Scalars and Vector quantities.

Scalar and Vector Quantities

We have learnt in previous posts that, in physics, quantities are properties or values that can be measured. Measurement is very important i...